New York Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer

When Cruise Ship Accidents Happen it is Business as Usual

Fires on board in machine rooms are common and cause damage to property and result in serious personal injury

Accident Reports

A Star Princess ship caught fire in Jamaica, which killed one man, 11 were injured and 150 cabins were damaged. Approximately 2,600 passengers had to be flown home

The Empress of North that was carrying 180 passengers ran aground. Passengers had to board a sister ship. This was not the first time it had happened

The Crown Princess encountered problems with steering which resulted in the ship rolling heavily to it's side. The ship tilted for at least 15 seconds causing objects to fly and strike passengers resulting in injuries

In July 2005 a honeymooning groom fell overboard on a Royal Caribeean Mediterranean cruise

In April 2005 the Norweigian Dawn was struck by a 70-foot rogue wave. This resulted in windows breaking and 60 cabins were flooded. There were several passengers with injuries

If an accident happens while on a cruise ship, passengers should be compensated. Most cruise ships relocate passengers to unaffected cabins, offer refunds, offer discounts or credits, and provide alternative transportation.

Related News for Cruise Ship Accidents

A January 15th, 2018 fire aboard a boat ferrying people to and from an offshore casino in Florida left one dead and fourteen injured. The fire completely destroyed the small craft, causing difficulties for the Coast Guard as they attempt to investigate the cause of the conflagration. The cause of death for the 42 year old mother of two is still pending as a full autopsy must be informed, but early indications are that smoke inhalation may have played a decisive factor.

On Friday, August 4th, 2017, a three-year-old girl fell from her family's stateroom balcony to the ship deck below. The railings installed on the Carnival Cruise Ship were insufficient to keep the toddler safe. She is listed in stable condition at a Florida hospital after she was airlifted by helicopter from the cruise ship.

With record low temperatures hitting the Northeast recently, many people have been looking for ways to escape the frigid arctic air. One popular method to leave the cold behind is to take a cruise to a much warmer destination. While sailing away on a cruise ship to tropical location may sound like the perfect plan, it doesn’t always turn out that way.

Cruise tickets are frequently non-refundable, especially once the ship has set sail. Though not something travelers are happy about, most people understand that the cruise line company has to make a profit, and so long as it was the person’s own fault that something went wrong and they missed their trip, people accept not getting their money back.

Cruise ships are inherently dangerous places. Out on the ocean, the boat is the only protection a person has against the elements, and sometimes even the boat offers scant safety. In high winds or on a slippery deck, it is frighteningly easy for a person to go overboard. The safety rails are there to save you, provided you can grab one as you go careening past.

You’ve packed your bags, brought the proper attire for dinner at the Captain’s table, and scouted out which ports you’ll visit. Does this sound familiar? The upcoming spring marks the start of the cruise-travelling season. It’s estimated that a whopping ten million people cruise from the United States each year, some veterans and others novices. Why so popular? Cruises present a multitude of activities for those of us who want to travel the world, while keeping all our belongings in one place while we do so. Without having to disembark, the cruise ship offers golf, bungee jumping, and snorkeling, shopping, gambling, activities for the kids, and a never-ending array of 24-hour international cuisine. We place our lives, trust and vacation enjoyment in the hands of the expert cruise liners and experienced crew. But, as we all know, something could go wrong.

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